Nutrition Counselling - Pediatric

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone

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Description
A registered dietitian assists clients in following a special diet and improve their eating pattern to manage their medical condition.

Information and services provided for:

Weight Measures Low:

  • downward shift in growth pattern (e.g. sharp decline, movement across percentiles nearing the 3rd percentile or growth line is flat)
  • below 3rd percentile weight-for-length (birth to 24 months)
  • below 3rd percentile BMI-for-age (2 to 17 years)

Weight is ahead of height

  • upward in growth pattern (e.g sharp incline)
  • above 90th percentile weight-for-length (birth to 24 months)

Other:

  • allergy(ies) or intolerance impacting diet adequacy
  • dylipdemia
  • iron deficiency anemia
  • inappropriate diet for age (e.g. delayed texture progression)
  • feeding difficulties / caregiver education
  • restricted diet resulting in nutrient deficiencies (e.g. vegan, picky eating)
  • prediabetes

Additional service:


Key Provider: registered dietitians
Eligibility
Yes, 17 years and younger.
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: Yes,

Referral from Pediatrician or Primary Care Physician




Waiting Period: Yes,

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.


Telephone
780-735-5867
Fax
780-735-5105
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Documents Required

Referral from Pediatrician or Primary Care Physician

Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls, ramps, elevators and washrooms.
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
January 10, 2024
Address
8440 112 Street
Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7

This facility provides a range of healthcare services for children including a 24/7 emergency department.


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Hours of Operation
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM